Description
Cart About Sensory Café is a unique, inclusive sensory play venue in Consett, designed for children from birth in a calm and welcoming environment. The centre combines state-of-the-art sensory technology with thoughtful play spaces that support physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. It is carefully managed through pre-booked sessions to ensure a relaxed and supportive experience for every family.
The venue features an interactive sensory floor with projected images, games and educational activities suitable for crawling, standing or wheelchair use. Sensory equipment includes bubble tubes, fibre optics, music wall, colour columns, disco floor tiles and infinity panels, alongside sensory soft play and an all-wooden heuristic play area. There is also a wooden caravan role play space, designed to encourage imagination and development through sensory exploration.
Sensory Café sessions are priced from £7.50 per child, with charges applied from birth. Sessions are pre-booked and limited to a maximum of 16 children to maintain a calm and inclusive atmosphere. The on-site café serves hot and cold drinks, including locally sourced award-winning coffee, along with snacks and cakes.
Overall, Clart About Sensory Café offers one of the most immersive and thoughtfully designed sensory experiences in County Durham. Its focus on inclusivity, wellbeing and parent–child bonding makes it ideal for babies, toddlers and children who benefit from sensory-rich environments. With a peaceful setting and high-quality facilities, it is a meaningful and memorable place to visit.
Food & Drinks: Our café facilities offers a selection of hot and cold drinks, including locally sourced award winning coffee from Pumphreys of Newcastle, and a range of hot and cold snacks and treats, including a selection of delicious cakes from The Pudding Parlour.
0.18 miles
